Archives by: Michael Ungar
About the author
Our fitness columnist and blogger Michael Ungar is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and Functional Aging Specialist. As the owner and operator of At Home Senior Fitness (athomeseniorfitness.net) based in Beachwood, his clients range from their early 60s to their mid-90s. Michael got serious about fitness in his 40s and started competing in his 50s. As an ordained rabbi with a small congregation in Cleveland Heights, this blog explores topics of interest to older adults, particularly health and fitness. The Hebrew word "Kosher" means "fit." (Kosher food is literally fit to be eaten; the title of his blog pays tribute to his two careers.)
Michael Ungar Posts
Most of us have probably heard someone talking about a problem with their back while throwing out seemingly random letters and numbers: “L5!” “C2!” “T11!” At any moment, you almost expect someone to yell “Bingo!” What do these letters and numbers mean? ...
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Calling all couch potatoes. It's time for a snack... just not the kind you're used to. Short bursts of exercise — exercise snacks — can have a positive influence on fitness. ...
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Among older adults, chronic health conditions, disability, uncontrolled pain and other physiological issues can challenge their mental well-being. Talk to a medical professional if you are worried about your mental health or that of a loved one. ...
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness month. This disease affects nearly 12 million Americans, and April is the month set aside to learn about Parkinson’s Disease (PD), its treatments, and the people who are affected by it. Exercise is a powerful tool for a better quality of life with PD. ...
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It's almost Valentine’s Day. Coincidentally (or maybe not), February is also American Heart Month. What is the best Valentine’s Day gift? The gift of health and fitness! Take some time to step up your game. Your heart will thank you, and so will your loved ones. ...
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Many folks have an all-or-nothing attitude to their New Year’s resolutions. If they don't hit success immediately, they simply give up. A more helpful approach is to take a step back and try to figure out what is not working and why. ...
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When we think about November, most of us think about Thanksgiving, but it is also American Diabetes Month. We think of controlling the disease through diet and medication (namely insulin), but it is also recommended that regular exercise be a part of the plan for controlling blood glucose levels. Exercise can make a big impact. ...
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Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens the bones and makes them more susceptible to injury and breakage. Although we often hear that older people shouldn't work with weights because they might hurt themselves or break a bone (which can happen), the opposite is the case for those with osteoporosis. ...
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